Gender is shifting. But is gender disappearing? This is the story of where biology meets behaviour - how sex drives us, and informs so many of the key choices we make in life. It will change the way y
A strange, compelling fable about Europe, capitalism and the human heart. Vatanescu, an impoverished construction worker, wants a future for himself and a pair of football boots for his son. So he dec
Vatanescu, an impoverished Romanian construction worker, wants a future for himself and a pair of football boots for his son.So he decides to head north to a cold, dark country where there is money to
In 2008, unfashionable Stoke City managed to grind their way into the Promised Land of the Premiership. This book chronicles the blood, sweat and tears of an unlikely season when the Potters were resc
Tin Tin''s Snowy, Odysseus''s Argos, Darwin''s Polly, Mary Queen of Scots''s 22 lap-dogs, Elizabeth Barrett Browning''s Flush... Behind every great man or woman is a dog. A Dictionary of Interestin
Roald Dahl meets American Psycho in a gripping tale about the filth behind fine diningThere are no ghosts, there are only stories too stubborn to dieThere was a time when everyone in the country knew
When his teacher sets the class a History project, Sam cannot choose which bit of History he prefers, so decides to do ALL OF IT. A very funny, ironic child''s-eye view on the history of the world, c
A Paris Christmas is the charming, funny and improbable tale of how a man who was raised on white bread - and didn''t speak a word of French - unexpectedly ended up with the sacred duty of preparing t
Those endless afternoons where you struggled to remember the third person singular present indicative of volo (vult) may be a long time ago. But, if you have the vaguest memory of the ablative absolut
From the co-writer of the record-breaking BBC3 sitcom, Bad Education."Doctor, doctor, what do you call a book about comedy that tries to be funny, argumentative, wide-ranging, silly, weirdly personal
Andrea Gillies'' brilliantly cogent investigations into the way Alzheimer''s works are interwoven with her mother-in-law''s unravelling grasp on reality.
***2020 winner of the Christopher Bland Prize***"Beautifully crafted and written, filled with darkness and light, compelling... She fights addiction with honesty and humour. And, like her, [we] come a
Featuring things from Achilles'' heel to Pythagoras'' theorem, from Oedipus and his complex to Margaret Thatcher and Thucydides, this book aims to unlock the richness of the Greek world and show just
Celebrates the absurd language of Office English, or Offlish - workplace slang, common jargon, bogus phrases and the myriad ridiculous idioms that we use to impress and confuse our colleagues and to c
Features football league clubs and captures the great moments fans cherish. This book contains anecdotes, quotes, tall tales, worst signings and bizarre injuries.
The Harlot''s Press is a gripping historical drama, in which St James''s and Cheapside, royalty and the rabble become thrillingly entangled as Nell fights for survival.
What Was Never Said is the powerful story of a girl navigating the demands of two very different and conflicting worlds; a tale of surviving loss and overcoming fears.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was a man with a brilliant brain for design, and never tired of building new and exciting things - the deepest tunnel, the longest bridge, the fastest train.
n this newly updated biography, Jasper Rees uncovers the true story behind this deeply private man, having been granted unprecedented access to Wenger''s friends and family, players and rivals.
Christof, Christophe, Christopher and Cristofol are four brothers - sons of the same father and four very different mothers, yet none of them knows of the others'' existence. When they learn that th
Moving between the postwar years and the present day, We All Ran into the Sunlight is a heartbreaking story of love, misplaced desire and the damage done when the truth is withheld.
Compiled from her own experiences, and conversations with fellow members of the "Cancer Club", Deborah Hutton book is an anthology of supremely practical examples of ways in which friends and family c
Most of us worry about our distractibility. We zone out, daydream and procrastinate, and then chastise ourselves for wasting time. But what if most of that "wasted time" was actually time well spent?
John Rae's candid account of his turbulent years as headmaster of Westminster School, in the 1970s and early 1980s - recorded at the time in handwritten diaries - seems as fresh and relevant today as
This book is the story of Andy Merrifield''s slow and thoughtful pilgramage across the Auvergne with only a donkey for company, after he turns his back on New York and city life.
In a country parsonage in the late 18th century, there lived a large family of seven children. They were all bright and clever and noisy, so nobody really noticed when little Jane turned quietly into
Florence knew she did not want a life of fancy clothes and parties, like all the other girls. She was going to do something different - and important. But what...? In 1854, she shocked everyone. Flor
Research shows that most people need a variety of strategies to stop worrying and stay calm... Walking on Sunshine offers 52 tips, tools and positive thoughts (one for each week of the year) to guide
The Burden of the Desert is fast-paced and gripping, and asks questions that will linger long after the last page is turned. Via the lives of a fascinating group of characters, former war corresponden
Many people dread public speaking. And yet we all find ourselves forced to make a speech at some point in our lives, and suffer the same inevitable anxieties: Will my jokes fall flat? What if I freeze
Our phones have become a constant distraction; it''s time we put them down and rediscovered the simple art of taking a few minutes out. This book offers an imaginative list of games and tips aimed at
No-one suspected a thing when a new figure appeared on the London academic scene. Charlotte Bach was a former lecturer at the University of Budapest, and had a new theory of sex and evolution which wa
In this fabulously confessional romp through the menopause, D''Souza tells us what it was like for her, and what it will be like for you. The Hot Topic is a treat of a book liberating, empowering and
Steve: Unwanted is a testament to the incredible power there is within all of us to break even the most hardened aspects of our habits and behaviour, and turn our lives around. It is a glimmer of ligh
Three ex-lovers, an illicit affair, a secret pregnancy and some sultry summer heat - It all adds up to the ultimate villa holiday. When her old flame Sam rings up one day and invites her on a villa
Groundbreaking sleep science from the bestselling author of The 5:2 Fast Diet and The Fast 800A good night''s sleep is essential for a healthy brain and body. So why do so many of us struggle to sleep
